The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man foil card, Unstable Experiment (#47), is a blue Instant with the Connive mechanic.
Unstable Experiment
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Marvel's Spider-Man
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Description
Released in 2025 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man set, this product is the foil version of Unstable Experiment, catalogued as card number 47. Designed by David Palumbo, the card functions as a two-mana blue Instant with a mana value of two. In gameplay, it allows the controller to target a player to draw a card, followed by the effect of having up to one target creature they control connive. This mechanic involves discarding a card; if that discarded card is not a land, the controller places a +1/+1 counter on the targeted creature. The card’s flavor text references a moment involving Norman Osborn, adding narrative depth to its identity within the Spider-Man crossover. As a common rarity release, the foil treatment provides a distinct visual finish that appeals to collectors who appreciate the aesthetic enhancements of Magic: The Gathering foil prints. The combination of the Marvel's Spider-Man theme and the versatile Connive mechanic makes this card a notable piece for enthusiasts of the format. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific set cards to complete their collections, and Unstable Experiment offers a unique blend of character integration and strategic utility. The foil variant adds an extra layer of desirability for those who value the visual distinction that foil cards bring to their displays. Whether you are building a thematic deck around the Spider-Man universe or simply collecting rare foil cards from the 2025 set, this card represents a key component of the Marvel's Spider-Man expansion. The growing selection of foil cards allows collectors to find pieces that match their aesthetic and strategic preferences.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Unstable Experiment
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
David Palumbo
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Target player draws a card, then up to one target creature you control connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)
"The solution is turning green! But . . . why? What does it mean?" —Norman Osborn






